The East Coast’s largest Memorial Day Book Festival, Flemington Summer Book Fest, will be returning to the borough Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 28 through Monday, May 31.
Nearly 2,000 bibliophiles are expected to visit Flemington for the event. The festival, presented by Flemington’s own Act 2 Books, Used, Fine and Rare Books, will once again be anchored by the “Colossal Tent Event,” a sale boasting over 5,000 books from Act 2 Books plus several thousand LPs offered for 99 cents. Records and comics are being offered by Groovy Graveyard Movies, Music and Monsters, of Asbury Park, an official sponsor of the event for several years running.
An exciting addition to the festival this year will be the “Local Authors’ Tent,” which will provide a free showcase for dozens of local authors to interact with thousands of book lovers and readers.
The festival will also be maximizing its brick and mortar presence to “do good in the neighborhood.
“We’ll be raising funds for our local libraries, collecting food for local food pantries, and donating thousands of books to local literacy programs. We never forget that we’re part of this incredible and supportive community,” said Mike Uhde, founder of Act 2 Books.
Other events will include a treasure hunt, show appraisal day, and buying days. Festival goers bringing a nonperishable food item for the Food Bank will receive a free book. More information can be found at SummerBookFest.com and at Flemington Summer Bookfest on Facebook.
The Flemington Summer Book Fest and Colossal Tent Sale is located in Flemington’s Historic Arts District along Central Avenue, and runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
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